Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 19, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Manager- Central West & Outback Mental Health
Provide supportive and strategic leadership to the Central West & Outback Mental Health teams with the Flying Doctor in Queensland.

Classifications
• Healthcare & Medicine
• Mental Health
• Permanent / Full Time

Key points
• Make a difference in the Central West leading our Mental Health Services
• Relocation and allowances offered or FIFO roster
• Permanent role- 123K + Super + Packaging

Description
The Flying Doctor in Queensland has an exciting, newly created role managing the Central West & Outback Mental Health Services. The Manager - Central West & Outback Mental Health is responsible for service delivery, health outcomes, education, representation, advocacy, operational efficiency and financial performance of RFDS mental health services across the Western corridor of Queensland.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in Longreach with relocation and remote allowances provided. This role can be a FIFO role with accommodation, vehicle use, and additional allowances available.

Key Responsibilities Include
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to Mental Health Clinicians
• Work closely with the State Manager – Mental Health to deliver operational plans
• Engage with clinical governance processes and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Manage the performance of the team
• Prepare and submit operational reports in line with funding contracts
• Explore ways to expand mental health services across the West
• Perform clinical services for a small case load of clients
• Collaborate in the delivery of business cases and funding submissions for PHC programs to enhance delivery of services
• Contribute to the annual budget and manage cost efficient and innovative ways of managing resources

Who we are looking for? We are looking for a Senior Clinician and forward-thinking Leader that possess the following:
• Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW
• Qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing
• Post-graduate experience of at least 5 years in a relevant clinical field
• Minimum of three years of relevant management or supervision experience
• Well-developed leadership and management skills in a clinical setting
• The ability to meet credentialing requirements within area of clinical practise and maintain own clinical practise
• Demonstrated high level communication skills and experience in facilitating collaboration across agencies both government and non-government
• Experience in contract management and resourcing funded projects
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within remote communities
• Understanding of issues impacting on Indigenous health and wellbeing
• Ability to manage a dispersed workforce

Why work for us?
In return for your skills, energy and commitment to our goals, we offer you the opportunity to make a real impact in remote and rural communities and ensure that we provide the finest care to the furthest corners of Queensland. You’ll work every day with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution. We provide-
• Attractive Salary of 123K + Super
• Salary packaging of $15, 900, which increases your take home pay
• Meal and Entertainment allowances – 2.5K
• Flights and Accommodation + FIFO Allowances OR
• Relocation allowances + Remote area allowances + Gratuity (for live in)
• We provide extensive and supportive training and development programs
• Commitment to support your own professional development - paid study leave
• Employee Assistance Program - advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
• Private health insurance discounts

About Us
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has been providing Mental Health services across difficult to access parts of Queensland since 2000. Our service provides culturally appropriate, evidence based, psychological therapies to individuals who present with mild to moderate mental health needs.

Outback Mental Health Services are comprised of a Drought Wellbeing Service, Remote Wellbeing Service, and Wellbeing Out West program. The Central West Mental Health and Wellbeing Service provides mental health support to people in Longreach and surrounding communities. Clinicians offer services such as psychological therapies, low intensity counselling services and mental health and wellbeing promotion.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
For further information please contact Dawie Scheepers, State Manager - Mental Health Ph: 07 4040 0444 or dscheepers@rfdsqld.com.au  or to request a copy of the PD please reach out to recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au  

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